I LOVE LA is an easy show to binge and offers a sharp, messy, and charming look at ambitious women trying to succeed in Los Angeles.…
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There’s so much heart (physical and emotional) in this series.…
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LAUNDRY is a calling card for the director, Zamo Mkhawanazi.…
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TENOR – MY NAME IS PATI played at SBIFF (Santa Barbara International Film Festival), and I had the opportunity to see it while attending the festival. Here’s my spoiler-free take: TENOR: MY NAME IS PATI traces the personal journey of New Zealand tenor Pene Pati alongside his brother, Amitai. While structurally straightforward, the film outshines its familiar documentary plot through the compelling presence and charisma of its protagonist, Pati. What distinguishes the film is its blend of intimacy and performance.…
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THE LONELY LIFE OF LINT played at SBIFF (Santa Barbara International Film Festival), and I had the opportunity to see it while attending the festival. Here’s my spoiler-free take: Director and animator Sarah Sklar utilizes puppets, stop-motion animation, and a brief runtime to tell a heartfelt story in THE LONELY LIFE OF LINT, a four-minute exploration of loneliness that the entire family will enjoy. It reminded me of some of the lonely themes explored in the video game, UNRAVEL. In…
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HALIFAX PIER a solid look at the destruction of a relationship without a clear resolution.…
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THE LONG SPRING has a quiet intensity that audiences will watch one time and feel uneasy about what’s happening around the globe.…
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WONDERS OF THE WOLF is playing at SBIFF (Santa Barbara International Film Festival), and I had the opportunity to see an early look. Here’s my spoiler-free take: For how wonderful wolves are, WONDERS OF THE WOLF feels pretty bland. It’s not the wolf’s fault within the film – it’s more the standard format of these short documentaries. It’s saddled with bland talking heads when the real leaders of the (wolf) pack are the wolves themselves. With that said, it’s glorious…
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PICK-ME-UP is a short that will make you feel sad about the passage of time and in love with the time you still have left.…
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